Fees for Australian students

Commonwealth Supported Place 2014:

Indicative annual fee 2014: AUD$ 8629

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007, on average, the indexation rate has been 4%.

Fees for International students

Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 33360

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007, on average, the indexation rate has been 4%.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged through UQ International.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

The first two and a half years of study will give you a solid grounding in the basic principles common to all agricultural industries and access to a large range of elective study areas. In your sixth semester of study you will undertake a six-month internship in an agricultural production enterprise, agribusiness or research institution. In this placement you will apply what you have learnt, gain valuable industry experience and develop contacts for future employment. As part of your studies you may also have taken the opportunity to participate in an international exchange and work in developing countries in the plant and animal industries.

The remainder of the program allows you to pursue your own interests through an individual research project and elective courses.

Courses

See the
course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science.

Placement courses

In your sixth semester of study you will undertake a six-month internship in an agricultural production enterprise, agribusiness or research institution. In this placement you will apply what you have learnt, gain valuable industry experience and develop contacts for future employment.

Honours

Honours is awarded based on the weighted percentage of specific courses in the program.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

Fees for Australian students

Commonwealth Supported Place 2014:

Indicative annual fee 2014: AUD$ 8629

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.

Fees for International students

Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 33360

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.

To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete.
To see all courses available please refer to the course list.

Fees calculator

Select the
Fees Calculator
to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in
studying to estimate your fees for a semester.

Fee rules

Careers

As an agricutlural scientist, you will apply your knowledge of scientific, technological, management, economic, environemental and social principles to major challenges, such as climate change and food security, to ensure the sustainable production of food and fibre for global consumption.

As a graduate, you will work in local, national or international agribusinesses offering advice to graziers and growers on animal and plant nutrition and pest control, or you may specialise as a plant breeder, soil scientist or horticulturalist.

You maybe challenged to manage water resources more efficiently, control pests to economic levels while concurrently avoiding the development of genetic resistance, or treat soils to ensure future generations are not disadvantaged.

agronomists and horticulturalists in companies and governments advising growers on cultivating crops to ensure maximum profitability and sustainability

scientists in government, industry and international institutions researching areas as diverse as genetic engineering to soil science

agricultural consultants and advisors for producers and companies, domestically and internationally

managers of agricultural enterprises, family and company-owned farms or agribusiness companies and rural industries

advisers in banks and other financial organisations to ensure rural industry investments are economically sound

animal scientists and dairy technologists

agricultural and resource economists

extension and inspection officers

land information systems officers

regulators of government policy such as keeping Australia free from pests and diseases

educators (after completing a Graduate Diploma of Education)

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:

Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology

Australian Society of Animal Production

Nutrition Society of Australia

While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.

To complete the Bachelor of Agricultural Science

To complete the Bachelor of Agricultural Science, a student must
complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the
course list
and according to the Rules for the program.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General
Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs.
Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the
University Rules page.

A student is required to obtain 64 units comprising -

56 units from Part A or Part B; and

8 units from Part C

22 units must be late year courses

See the
course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science.